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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

1,774 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 89

Convicted of Murder French Cannibal to Die Swears Innocence on the Heads of His Family LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 4

Though he swore his innocencs on the heads of his family, Amiand Spilers. Devil's Island escapee, was found guilty of murder to-day at…

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Trespass Charge Gulgong Police Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 18

Andus C. Honeysett proceeded against James O'Grady, and also a female, before Mr. C. Pickup, P.M., at the Gulgong Police…

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Portland Police Court Cullen Bullen Cases

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 6

A prohibition order was issued against Albert Henry Sparkes, of Cullen Bullen, at the Portland police court on Monday…

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Gaol Sensation Alleged Attempted Suicide

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 15

ON Saturday afternoon William "Bimby" Gordon, who is on remand in the Dubbo gaol awaiting trial at the Supreme Court in April,…

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Police Dismissals Another Development Appeal to Supreme Court SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 1

Dismissal of police officers following the S.P. Commissioner's report, is to be listed in the Supreme Court. For this reason, Mr. Watt. K.C.,…

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At the Gulgong Police Court Before Mr. C. Pickup, P.M.

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 18

Alfred E. Bailey was charged on Wednesday last, with having failed to deliver up an expired motor driver's license…

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Going to Gaol. Cudal Robbery Sequel

Leader · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 1

Called before Judge Barton on Wednesday after they had pleaded quitly to charges of breaking and entering Corden's store at Cudal…

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Police Dismissals Writs Issued £130,000 Claimed Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 2

Writs, claiming in all £130,000. were today issued against the New South Wales Government by thirteen members of the police force who…

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Ex-police Sue Govt. Claims for £130,000. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 4

Writs claiming in all £130,000 were to-day issued against the New South Wales Government by 13 members…

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Three Years Solicitor Sentenced Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 1

For fraudulent misappropriation of clients' money, Alexander Stanley Gourlay. 48, solicitor, was sentenced at the Quarter sessions to-day to 3…

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Police Busy

National Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 2

The Bathurst police were particularly busy yesterday, no fewer than seven arrests being made during the course of the day. Constables…

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Victorian Member Threat of Gaol MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 3

On the application of Mr. L. O. Stark, a solicitor for D. J. Boxes (Victoria) Pty., Ltd.. Judge Walsey, n the County Court to-day, made an…

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Arrests Follow £545 Theft

Leader · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 2

After hanging file for nearly a fort night, events moved swif[?]y on Wednesday night in the matter of the alleged the[?] of £545 from Mr. Peter…

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Solicitor Discharged "After Hours" Charges Police Visit to Hotel Mudgee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 2

THOMAS Spring, well known Mudgee solicitor, was charged before Mr Pickap, P.M., a the Mudgee Police Court this…

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Three Fined Town Hall Hotel Case Nocturnal Visit By Police

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 2

THREE men were fined by Mr Pickup, P.M., at the Mudgee Police Court this morning, as the result of visit by…

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Sergeant Rhall Tribute From Bench Police Court Farewell

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 1

Warm tributes to Sergeant Firstclass E. Rhall. of the Bathurst Police Force who has entered on long service leave after 27 years' association…

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Light Court Day

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 2

Business was unusually quiet in Bathurst Police Court yesterday morning and all matters had been disposed of in about ten minutes…

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Police Appeals Hearing Adjourned Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 1

On the application or counsel, the appeal of Sergeant Jennings arising out of the report of the Royal Commissioner on S.P. Betting was…

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City Tragedy Old Woman Lay Dying For Two Days Police Investigate SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 5

Taken to Royal South Sydney Hospital yesterday by the Central District Ambulance, after she had lain unconscious for two days in her home in…

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Ideal Children Handed Over Pay Envelope Bankruptcy Court Story Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 4

Hyman Malins, who was [?] in the Bankruptcy Court today, has three ideal children, according to the view expressed by the Registrar…

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